KING JAMES BIBLE · PCE
Proverbs 17:27–28
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Proverbs 17:27
27He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
27*‖He that hath knowledge, spareth his words: and a man of vnderstanding is of an excellent spirit.
- Or, a coole spirit.
- Iam. 1.19.
Proverbs 17:28
28Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
28*Euen a foole, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips, is esteemed a man of vnderstanding.
- Iob 13.5.
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DEFINED WORDS
Proverbs 17:27
Understanding or awareness gained by knowing; recognition; what is known.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
Spares: refrains from harming, punishing, using, or destroying; saves, preserves, allows, or uses frugally.
Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)
Spoken or written expressions; sayings, messages, commands, promises, or accounts.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
A human being; an adult male; a person, husband, servant, or representative, according to context.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
APPROVED COMBINED MEANING
understanding
Discernment, intelligence, comprehension, or the faculty of knowing.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
Of surpassing worth, goodness, or quality.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828
DEFINED WORDS
Proverbs 17:28
Indeed or precisely; adding emphasis to what follows.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
A person lacking wisdom or moral understanding; as a verb, to act foolishly or deceive.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
Holds; keeps, possesses, restrains, maintains, or regards, according to context.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
Freedom from war, strife, disturbance, or inward trouble; quietness, reconciliation, safety, or well-being, according to context.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)
Numbered; told; esteemed; reckoned; imputed.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
Having knowledge, discernment, sound judgment, prudence, or skill.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
Valued; estimated; highly valued or prized on account of worth; thought; held in opinion.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828
A human being; an adult male; a person, husband, servant, or representative, according to context.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
APPROVED COMBINED MEANING
understanding
Discernment, intelligence, comprehension, or the faculty of knowing.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
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Open the full verse study18And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.
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Open the full verse study19Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
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Open the full verse study19In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
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Open the full verse study29He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
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Open the full verse study28The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
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Open the full verse study2For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.
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Open the full verse study17The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
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Open the full verse study32He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
From verse 28
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Open the full verse study5O that ye would altogether hold your peace! and it should be your wisdom.
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Open the full verse study2The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
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Open the full verse study14A fool also is full of words: a man cannot tell what shall be; and what shall be after him, who can tell him?
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Open the full verse study3For a dream cometh through the multitude of business; and a fool’s voice is known by multitude of words.
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Open the full verse study3Yea also, when he that is a fool walketh by the way, his wisdom faileth him, and he saith to every one that he is a fool.
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